NO different than those "elite" colleges disguising themselves as institutions of learning, when in reality they are just asset managers and hedge funds with their foundation's
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Totally agree. They take billions from our government and then tell the world how to live. They won't even help the neighborhoods around their universities. Their foundations might be the biggest tax scam ever. Total hypocrites.
Well then I better buy the stocking stuffers today when I go!
Not only that, but taking a stand against the Cyclone NIL fund on CYCLONE FANATIC DOT COM. Still baffles me how folks can be this negative and miserable and still log on to Cyclone FANATIC just to piss in everyone's Cheerios.
It is a fascinating study of human nature. Really bizarre.
I was very anti and then I heard Anthony Johnson's story and I changed my tune instantly.
I think at this point we pretty much understand that a group of posters (5-10) really only get enjoyment when the Cyclones struggle and they can vent and complain. I'm sure it likely stems from their own issues in their life. People can be upset about fans having to "pick up the bill" for NIL but other fanbases are doing it. If Iowa State fans stop giving it only puts us further and further behind the 8-ball. And as others have pointed out, it's a bit ironic that the Anti-NIL man is the same person that started the "rot thread."
Just here to give a plug for West O's Ames Lager.
Get it in your drinking rotation today!!!
Get it in your drinking rotation today!!!
I requested Ames Lager at my local beer shop again today. Hope to see it on the shelf soon!
Donated. Let’s get this done cyclones!
@brentblum how far away are we from an athletic department leasing their football or basketball stadium to a collective? Or would that be totally against the rules? Seems like a logically next step. Schools gets their revenue stream and the collective gets to control ticket prices and concessions.
I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but non-Olympic college sports are basically minor leagues with University name and branding. No different than a hotel operator paying to use the Holiday Inn name.
Became a monthly donor finally. Had just done single time before.
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@brentblum have the Gerdins ever donated to ISU Athletics?
Obviously have a business school building named for them but not sure if they give/gave to ISU athletics? They have an athletics building at Iowa iirc.
Freight recession we're currently in may impact their ability to give.
Obviously have a business school building named for them but not sure if they give/gave to ISU athletics? They have an athletics building at Iowa iirc.
Freight recession we're currently in may impact their ability to give.
Spitballing ideas here but it's too bad we don't play @ Cincinnati in hoops on a Saturday. With Indianapolis so close, it would be a perfect opportunity to catch a Pacers game and perhaps some sort of meet and greet NIL fundraiser with Tyrese. Something like that in the future with Tyrese and/or Georges would have great potential. Doesn't even necessarily have to matchup with the current ISU teams basketball schedule. Would be a fun opportunity on its own.
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